Excellent 19th C. Cast Iron Star in Old White Paint Japanese vase I'd be inclined to hang

I'd be inclined to hang them from a couple of nails on the wall near the desk or in the studio

this form at lower right

tongue wagging and paw lifted to open the gate

bottle diameter at base is 3 5/8"

with square iron nails visible from the underside

Excellent 19th C. Cast Iron Star in Old White Paint Japanese vase I'd be inclined to hangThis is as striking of a cast iron star as I've seen, with beautiful combination of old white paint and iron rust making it feel a bit like a crustacean, having just emerged from the sea! Iron stars like this were used in early brick building construction, functioning like giant decorative washers capping support rods that ran the width of a building. Great as an exterior ornament again, now, or hung on a wall, or as a very sturdy base for a flag on a